Production Lead

Department: Production Reporting to: Production Supervisor Position: Full-Time / Hourly / Non-exempt Location: Columbia Falls, MT Hourly: $25.00 Travel: None Description: A production lead supports daily operations of production and manufacturing facilities for a given department. Working closely with production managers and supervisors, they provide leadership and manage work teams while monitoring manufacturing and quality control procedures. Production leads have in-depth understanding of all equipment in their area supporting basic set up and maintenance. Production leads provide effective training for all new and existing employees and ensure safety and quality standards are maintained. Duties and Responsibilities: Mentor and set an example for all staff on the production Floor. Comply with all safety and health regulations. Lead all safety toolbox talks. Delegate daily staff assignments for their work area. Be responsible for efficient, high-quality operation of assigned production lines. Assist in training and monitoring staff performance. Act as a point of contact on the production floor to all other departments. Work with production manager/ supervisor to manage and prioritize staffing assignments. Ensure that all production staff follow good manufacturing processes and safety practices. Report on all quality, production, and equipment issues plant management. Ensure that staff follow standard operating procedures. Help to ensure production targets are achieved, including monitoring staffing, waste, and productivity. Ensure efficient and effective line changeovers. Be accountable for the general operation and efficiencies of production operations. Ensure preventative maintenance on equipment and partner with maintenance for equipment troubleshooting and repair. Monitor product quality (including sampling and record-keeping) to ensure products meet required specifications. Develop and maintain effective relationships with employees. Required Skills & Experience: High School Diploma or GED Knowledge of products, grades, and defects. Required excellent verbal and written communication skills Familiarity with saws, planers, presses, CNC equipment, . Experience with lean manufacturing, waste reduction, and yield improvement (willing to Understanding of moisture content, material handling, and product tolerances. train the right candidate) Awareness of dust control, lockout/tagout, and machine guarding in wood-product environment. Understanding production equipment, basic setup, and recognizing when maintenance or troubleshooting is needed. Ability to work effectively with production staff, supervisors, maintenance, and other departments. Willingness to work different shifts if needed. Self-motivated and capable of operating with minimal supervision. Reliable individual with excellent time and attendance record. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Regularly lift and/or move unaided up to 60 pounds and exert force of up to 100 pounds to lift or move objects with the aid of a manual lifting device. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Equal Employment Opportunity SmartLam North America is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws regarding discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr